Category Archives: Useful Information

GE unveils LNG in a box system

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Small-scale solutions such as the LNG In A Box system may encourage the transition of long-haul trucks from diesel fuel to LNG.

Surveillance technology reduces car thefts

Surveillance technology has reduced vehicle theft by 88 percent, according to Spy Associates, a surveillance equipment manufacturer.

In the 1970’s Massachusetts had some of the highest car theft rates in the country, according to the company. It’s estimated that one out of every 35 cars in the state had been reported stolen. The Bay State used to be notorious for vehicle theft, but over the past few decades changes in technology have helped change that, according to Spy Associates.

Auto Repair And You: Tips And Tricks

As a car owner, you know just how frustrating automobile problems can be. Either you’re going to spend quite a bit of money getting someone to fix things for you, or you’ll have to spend your energy and time getting repairs done. Self repair and mechanic repairs can be a pain, but the experience can be improved with this article.

Learn about what makes your car function. Don’t always rely on auto mechanics if issues occur, but only if you’ve learned about the issue yourself. This allows you to save a lot on the long term and even help your friends with their cars.

Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s supermarkets cut the price of petrol

Today sees several supermarkets cut the price of petrol by 2p per litre.

Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons introduced the cut for Tuesday morning and follows falls in the wholesale price and more favourable exchange rates.

Engine overheating? How to keep your cool

There are quite a few vehicles out there that have common cooling system problems. BMW 3 Series always have fan clutches and thermostats going bad. Volkswagens have bad water pumps. Late model Jeep I6s have head gasket issues. The list goes on and on.

Now a 2006 Chevy Equinox with a 3.4L comes in with the issue of overheating and the “antifreeze boils.” The boiling of antifreeze indicates that something critical is defective (clogged radiator, defective thermostat, broken water pump impeller, etc.) Since 3.4Ls don’t typically have this issue, what would be the wise way to begin diagnosing this car?